Traveling with Parents on the Tianshan Special Train Price and 15 Day Itinerary for Muztagata Recommended Route Costs and Prices
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation.
✨ [Traveling to Xinjiang with Parents:15-Day In-Depth Experience on the Tianshan Express – A Complete Guide]✨
🌄 Route Highlights:Slow-paced travel designed for middle-aged and elderly travelers
The Tianshan Express is a premium themed train launched by Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, featuring a ‘land cruise’ design with panoramic windows, climate-controlled air conditioning, and a medical support team, making it ideal for traveling with parents. The 2026 route has been fully upgraded to include an in-depth tour of the Pamir Plateau and cultural experiences in southern Xinjiang, with professional doctors accompanying the entire journey and daily travel time not exceeding 4 hours, allowing seniors to easily explore both northern and southern Xinjiang.
📅 2026 Schedule and Pricing Information
According to the latest schedule from Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, the Tianshan Express operates 10 departures throughout the year, with prices varying by room type and departure date as specified in the signed contract:
🔹 May 7 (Early Summer Special)
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:RMB 23,999 per person
Blue Diamond Quad Room:RMB 13,999 per person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:RMB 19,999 per person
Executive Twin Room:RMB 19,999 per person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:RMB 18,999 per person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:RMB 12,999 per person
✨[Traveling to Xinjiang with Parents: 15-Day In-Depth Experience on the Tianshan Express – A Complete Guide]✨🔹 July 28/August 11 (Summer Peak Season)
Blue Diamond Quad Room:RMB 14,999 per person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:RMB 20,999 per person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:RMB 24,999 per person
Executive Twin Room:RMB 20,999 per person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:RMB 19,999 per person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:RMB 13,999 per person
🔹 June 2/July 8/August 23/September 4 (Autumn Photography Tour)
Blue Diamond Quad Upper Bunk:RMB 16,999 per person
Blue Diamond Quad Lower Bunk:RMB 17,999 per person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:RMB 24,999 per person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:RMB 42,888 per person
Executive Twin Room:RMB 26,888 per person
🌄 Route Highlights: Slow-paced travel designed for middle-aged and elderly travelersSilver Diamond Twin Room:RMB 25,888 per person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:RMB 17,888 per person
🔹 October 9 (Late Autumn Special)
Blue Diamond Quad Room:RMB 9,999 per person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:RMB 15,999 per person
🚂 15-Day Panoramic Itinerary Breakdown (2026 Updated Version)
▶️ Day 01:Departure City – Urumqi
Upon arrival, check into a 4-star hotel. Recommended free activities include visiting the International Bazaar to try baked buns and hand-pulled rice, and acclimating to the high-altitude climate.
▶️ Day 02:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Beitun
Visit Heavenly Lake of Tianshan in the morning and take the Mayashan Cable Car for a panoramic view of Bogda Peak; board the train in the afternoon heading to Beitun, and enjoy dinner featuring Burqin cold-water fish.
▶️ Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu
Spend the entire day exploring Kanas Lake, with an optional boat ride to observe the legendary lake monster; in the evening, hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay/Moon Bay/Crouching Dragon Bay) and stay in a forest cabin.
The Tianshan Express is a premium themed train launched by Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, featuring a ‘land cruise’ design with panoramic windows, climate-controlled air conditioning, and a medical support team, making it ideal for traveling with parents. The 2026 route has been fully upgraded to include an in-depth tour of the Pamir Plateau and cultural experiences in southern Xinjiang, with professional doctors accompanying the entire journey and daily travel time not exceeding 4 hours, allowing seniors to easily explore both northern and southern Xinjiang.▶️ Day 04:Jiadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghe South
Capture the morning mist in Hemu Village at dawn and experience staying in a Tuwa wooden house; visit the Yardang landform of Colorful Beach in the afternoon and board the train heading to Jinghe in the evening.
▶️ Day 05:Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Six-Star Street – Yining
Drive around Sayram Lake and stop at Guozigou Bridge to photograph ‘Xinjiang’s First Scenic Spot’; stroll through Yining’s Six-Star Street in the evening and try Gulandam ice cream.
▶️ Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluk
Ride horses on Nalati’s aerial grassland and visit a local Kazakh family; arrive in Bayinbuluk in the evening to watch the sunset over the Nine Curves and Eighteen Bends.
▶️ Day 07:Bayinbuluk – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Restan Old Street – Kashgar
Traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, with stops at the Upper and Lower Dragon Pools; arrive in Kashgar in the evening, visit Restan Old Street, and try herbal tea at a century-old teahouse.
▶️ Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland
Obtain a permit before heading to the Pamir Plateau to closely observe Muztagh Ata (elevation 7,546 meters); visit the Stone City in Tashkurgan in the afternoon.
▶️ Day 09:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Learn to play the eagle flute in a local family home; photograph the reflection of Baisha Lake along the way and return to Kashgar in the evening.
▶️ Day 10:Kashgar Old Town – Fragrant Concubine’s Garden – Aksu
📅 2026 Schedule and Pricing InformationVisit the opening ceremony of Kashgar Old Town in the morning and see the Id Kah Mosque; board the train heading to Aksu in the afternoon.
▶️ Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon – Ta Village – Turpan
Explore the Danxia landform of Wensu Grand Canyon and visit the primitive Ta Village; traverse the Tianshan Mountains to reach Turpan in the evening.
▶️ Day 12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Well – Urumqi
Experience ‘egg frying in the sand’ at 42°C on the Flaming Mountains; visit the Karez irrigation system in the afternoon and try seedless white grapes.
▶️ Day 13:Urumqi – Cities Nationwide
Transfer to the airport according to flight schedules and conclude the journey.
💡 Pricing Details and Service Guarantees
✅ Inclusions:
Train sleeper ticket (including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
12 nights of accommodation (including 4 nights in 4-star hotels)
First admission tickets and shuttle buses for scenic spots
According to the latest schedule from Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, the Tianshan Express operates 10 departures throughout the year, with prices varying by room type and departure date as specified in the signed contract: Professional guides + medical team accompanying the journey
Travel accident insurance
⚠ ❌ Exclusions:
(Single travelers will be matched for shared rooms whenever possible)
Optional activities (e.g., Kanas boat ride, Nalati horse riding)
Personal expenses and costs due to unforeseen circumstances
📞 Registration Method
Register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for the latest availability and preferential policies. The actual itinerary details are subject to consultation and contract signing, and reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made by mutual agreement.
🌿 Helpful Tips
1️⃣ A permit is required for the Pamir Plateau section, which the travel agency can assist in obtaining
2️⃣ September-October is the prime viewing season, but reservations must be made 30 days in advance
3️⃣ The train is equipped with oxygen generators, but those with severe cardiovascular diseases should register with caution
4️⃣ Daily travel includes 2 rest stops, with no mandatory shopping
(Approximately 1,800 characters; information updated as of March 2026, subject to the latest announcements from Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency)
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation.
